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Cruise ship tours: Carnival Destiny

Relaunched in 2013 as the Carnival Sunshine after a major makeover, Carnival Cruise Lines' 101,353-ton Carnival Destiny was the world's biggest cruise ship when it originally debuted in 1996. Here, we offer a photo tour of what the vessel looked like before it was transformed into the Carnival Sunshine.

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Cruise ship tours: Carnival Destiny

Relaunched in 2013 as the Carnival Sunshine after a major makeover, Carnival Cruise Lines' 101,353-ton Carnival Destiny was the world's biggest cruise ship when it originally debuted in 1996. Here, we offer a photo tour of what the vessel looked like before it was transformed into the Carnival Sunshine. Peter Knego

Carnival Destiny was the architectural prototype of an entire generation of cruise ships built for the Carnival Corporation and its Costa Line subsidiary. Between both fleets, there are 14 ships that in one way or another utilize elements of the Carnival Destiny’s design. Peter Knego

Carnival Destiny is 893-by-116 feet with a 27-foot draft and carries 2,642 passengers and 1,050 crew. Like all Carnival ships, the Destiny has a trademark winged funnel designed by Carnival’s resident architect, Joseph Farcus. Peter Knego

The pioneering Carnival Destiny has 12 passenger decks. In 2013, the ship will be refitted with new “Fun Ship 2.0” dining and entertainment amenities as part of Carnival’s new $500 million fleetwide enhancement program. Peter Knego

The aft section of Deck 11 begins aft of the pool and is encircled by a jogging track where 10 laps equals one statute mile. There are also two shuffleboard courts and a skylight overlooking the Sun and Sea Restaurant. Peter Knego

The Sun and Sea Lido Restaurant has an excellent choice of food stations, from a pizzeria to a grill, New York-style deli, salad bar, pasta and warm entrées -- all with a view of the sea through full-length windows. Peter Knego

The 330-seat Point After Discotheque is one of the most vivid rooms aboard the Carnival Destiny with granite floors that reflect the ever-changing swirl of blue, magenta and red neon tubes in the ceiling. Peter Knego

Down Beat is a 60-seat bar and lounge at the aft/port end of Deck 5. Its decor is highlighted by gold leaf and ebony replicas of musical notes and oversized musical instruments that include a saxophone, trombone and French horn. Peter Knego

The Carnival Destiny was the first ship in the Carnival fleet to feature double-deck dining rooms. The more forward of the two main restaurants is the 706-seat Galaxy, which features a ceiling with randomly spaced, star-like lighting. Peter Knego

Every Carnival ship has themed artwork in the cabin passageways. On the Carnival Destiny, there are panels depicting early Carnival cruise ships. This particular panel shows the 1956-built SS Carnivale, which sailed for Carnival between 1975 and 1993. Peter Knego

Of the five main accommodation categories aboard the Carnival Destiny, the poshest cabins are eight 430-square-foot Penthouse Suites with separate living, dining and bedroom areas as well as jumbo-sized balconies. Peter Knego

There are 25 staterooms that have been built with wider doorways and modified controls for handicap access in each category. This is an Interior with extra floor space to accommodate wheelchairs. Peter Knego